Michelle Yeoh

Born: 06 August 1962

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Years Active: 2024–present

Genre/s: C-pop (Mandopop), Showtunes (Broadway)

Label/s: Universal, Republic,Verve, Rock Records, Lakeshore

Michelle Yeoh made her professional singing debut in the film adaptation of Wicked (2024), where she plays the role of Madame Morrible.

While this is her first on-screen musical role, her foray into singing has been a notable point of discussion: Initial Hesitation: Yeoh was famously hesitant to take the part because she did not consider herself a singer. She told director Jon M. Chu directly that she "doesn't sing," but he, along with co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, encouraged her to take the risk.

Performance Style: In the film, she performs parts of songs like "The Wizard and I". Her approach has been described by some as "talk-singing," which several critics felt fit her villainous character's style.

Reception: Her singing performance has sparked controversy among fans. While some viewers found it "authentic and sweet", others criticized the quality, noting a sharp contrast between her vocals and the Broadway-level talent of the leads.

Early Vocal Work: Although Wicked is her first major musical, she previously performed the theme song for her 1993 film Butterfly and Sword, a fact her fans often point to as her "true" singing debut.